Allie Stoltz, a fighter from Newark {and
a very good one} fought Sammy Angott for "a championship"
at the old Madison Square Garden. Although Allie definitely won
the fight the "Belt" was retained by the "more well
known" Angott. As a youngster I was at the fight, near ringside
and I recall the local audience screaming and screaming "Hooray,
We've got a Champ" but it was not to be. (to me he was a champion.)
This took place on May 15, 1942. I am sure there are members of
Allie's family still in the area. To them I would add, he was a
great boxer/fighter and over the years always a fine gentleman.
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